Lynchburg’s nuclear industry in spotlight as Youngkin unveils Virginia energy plan [Video]

Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared Monday morning in the Hill City to unveil his 2022 Virginia Energy Plan, a plan he says will push the commonwealth “all in on innovation” to find ways to provide low-cost, renewable energy for residents and businesses.

Youngkin spoke at Delta Star Inc., a power transformer manufacturer on Mayflower Drive in Lynchburg, to a factory full of state and local leaders as well as Delta Star employees.

“The cost of a clean energy future does not have to come at the cost of a healthy, resilient and growing economy,” Youngkin said during his speech.

The governor added the root of his plan starts with rejecting the “false choice” that the commonwealth must choose between renewable energy and energy that is reliable and affordable.

“The idea that you can’t have both is just pure politics,” Youngkin said. “And it does not belong in a plan that is …